Media advisory
October 27, 2026
Senate committee to hear from young Indigenous leaders
Ottawa – Eight youth leaders from Indigenous communities across the country will testify during two meetings of the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
These eight outstanding young individuals were selected by the committee as part of the annual Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders initiative. This annual event spotlights Indigenous youth aged 18 to 35 who are making a difference in their communities.
They are invited to share their leadership experiences, stories and calls to action to help inform senators’ work.
Meet the participants of Voices of Youth Indigenous Leaders 2026.
Media are invited to the following events:
| Wednesday, October 28 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Time | Location | Event |
| 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Room C-128, Senate of Canada Building | Indigenous Youth Leaders testify before the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples |
| 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. | Room C-128, Senate of Canada Building | Indigenous Youth Leaders testify before the Senate Committee on Indigenous Peoples |
Related links
- Learn more about the committee.
- Subscribe to email alerts for Senate committees.
- Follow the committee on social media using the hashtag #APPA.
- Sign up for the Senate eNewsletter.
For more information
Chelsea DeFazio
Communications Officer | Senate of Canada
343-576-1481 | Chelsea.DeFazio@sen.parl.gc.ca